Lee Anderson-Brooke Joins Weber Shandwick to Lead Technology & Corporate Across West Coast Operations

NEW YORK, April 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Weber Shandwick, one of the world's leading global communications and engagement firms, announced today the appointment of Lee Anderson-Brooke as executive vice president and West Coast lead, Technology & Corporate. Anderson-Brooke will spearhead the firm's technology initiatives across its West Coast technology hubs in San Francisco/Silicon Valley, Seattle and Los Angeles, and will work to expand Weber Shandwick's corporate capabilities throughout the region. With proven success in client experience, business development and a commitment to cultivating talent, his appointment bolsters the firm's growing West Coast leadership team.

"We are laser-focused on positioning our teams across the West Coast to deliver against evolving client needs. That means deftly navigating the innovations that no longer affect just technology clients, but companies across all sectors," said Luca Penati, president, Weber Shandwick West. "Adding Lee, a proven business builder, will help us bring the full power of our specialized and strategic expertise to bear for clients in the region and beyond."

With over 20 years of experience, Anderson-Brooke has held international leadership roles with some of the world's largest technology brands, including PayPal and Nokia. Most recently, he led Edelman's Bay Area technology practice and was responsible for overseeing the agency's Silicon Valley office. His in-depth technology industry expertise spans enterprise tech, consumer tech, mobile solutions, fintech, AI, VR/AR and robotics.

"Weber Shandwick has long been a leader in advancing and fostering innovation – not only within its diverse portfolio of clients, but also in evolving its own business," Anderson-Brooke noted. "It's a highly collaborative and open-minded culture and I'm looking forward to working with the deep talent across the network to shape how the industry thinks about technology and innovation."

About Weber Shandwick
Weber Shandwick is a leading global communications and engagement firm in 78 cities with a network extending to 129 cities around the world. The firm's diverse team of strategists, analysts, producers, designers, developers and campaign activators has won the most prestigious awards in the world for innovative, creative approaches and impactful work. Weber Shandwick was the only public relations agency included on the Advertising Age Agency A-list in 2014 and 2015 and the only PR firm designated an A-List Agency Standout in 2017 and 2018. Weber Shandwick was honored as PRWeek's Global Agency of the Year in 2015, 2016 and 2017, The Holmes Report's Global Agency of the Year in 2010, 2012, 2014, 2015 and 2017, and The Holmes Report's Global Digital Agency of the Year in 2016. The firm deploys deep expertise across sectors and specialty areas, including consumer marketing, corporate reputation, healthcare, technology, public affairs, financial services, employee engagement, social impact, financial communications and crisis management, using proprietary social, digital and analytics methodologies. Weber Shandwick is part of the Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). For more information, visit http://www.webershandwick.com.

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